Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF vs Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF vs Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IFto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF Top Features

24-85mm Focal Range
F2.8 – F4.0 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 72mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 545g.
Diameter: 79mm
Length: 83mm
Min Focus Distance:0.5m

Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD Top Features

28-75mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 67mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 510g.
Diameter: 73mm
Length: 92mm
Min Focus Distance:0.33m

Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF over Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider coverage
Focal Length – Tele	85mm vs 75mm	10mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom	3.50x vs 2.70x	More flexible focal coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Length	83mm vs 92mm	9mm shorter

Pros Of Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF over Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF

Max Aperture – Tele	2.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	510g vs 545g	35g lighter
Diameter	73mm vs 79mm	6mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.33m vs 0.5m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF and Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF vs Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Nikon 24-85mm f2.8-4D IF	Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24-85mm	28-75mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	–	Yes
Zoom Ratio	3.5X	2.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8 – F4.0	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	15	16
Optical Groups	11	14
Special Elements	unknown	3 LD elements, 4 aspherical elements and 2 XR elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.5m	0.33m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Micromotor
Full Time Manual		No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	545g	510g
Diameter	79mm	73mm
Length	83mm	92mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	72mm	67mm
Filter Notes	–	non rotating
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HB-25	flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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